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The Diary of Ronald Reagan
The Diary of
Ronald Reagan

Diary Entry - 01/05/1987

Key Facts

  • President Reagan undergoes prostate surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

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Operation day. My 1st Spinal. Was unprepared for the feeling of total numbness from the waist to my toes. Closed the day with a cat-scan. During day got in some paperwork & phone call. Report—a completely clean bill of health.

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